Overview
- August 14, 2026
- Updated On:
- Apartments, Residential
- Category
- 34573
- Property ID
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2,476 ft2
- Property Size
Description
This 3-bedroom + SQ apartment at Butterfly Palace is a 230 sqm whole-floor home on Donyo Sabuk Avenue, off General Mathenge Drive, Westlands, Nairobi, from KES 33,000,000. Only one unit sits on each floor, all bedrooms are en suite, two parking spaces are included, and the SQ works as staff accommodation, a home office or a guest room.
Listing updated: 14 August 2026 · Verified by Block Real Estate
Unit at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | Butterfly Palace, Donyo Sabuk Avenue, off General Mathenge Drive, Westlands, Nairobi |
| Unit type | 3 bedroom apartment + SQ (servant’s quarters) |
| Price from | KES 33,000,000 (guide — varies by floor and unit) |
| Size | 230 sqm (2,476 sqft) |
| Bedrooms | 3, all en suite, plus an SQ |
| Bathrooms | All bedrooms en suite — exact count confirmed on the floor plan |
| Parking | 2 basement spaces |
| Density | 1 unit per floor — whole-floor privacy |
| Development | Butterfly Palace — 75 residences across two blocks, 15 floors |
| Completion | Off-plan; scheduled 2028–2029 (to be confirmed) |
| Payment plan | Indicative: 20% deposit, 70% during construction, 10% on handover — exact schedule confirmed at the point of enquiry |
| Tenure | Full title; tenure details confirmed at the point of enquiry |
Pricing is a guide and varies by floor and unit. The developer is confirmed at the point of enquiry. Please request the latest price list, floor plans and payment schedule at point of enquiry.
About This 3 Bed + SQ Apartment
Privacy is the headline here. This 3-bedroom + SQ apartment at Butterfly Palace is a 230 sqm (2,476 sqft) home on Donyo Sabuk Avenue, off General Mathenge Drive — a leafy, prestigious Westlands pocket with forest views — from KES 33M. With only one unit on each floor, it offers exceptional privacy and exclusivity, all-en-suite bedrooms, and an SQ that works flexibly as staff accommodation, a home office or a guest room. It’s a considered home for a growing family, a professional working from home, or anyone who values space and quiet a few minutes from the heart of Westlands.
Butterfly Palace is an off-plan development with a distinctive butterfly-shaped design and floor-to-ceiling glass — a chance to buy early into one of the area’s more characterful residences.
The Home
With just one home per floor, the 3-bedroom + SQ delivers a genuine sense of exclusivity — a private, whole-floor residence with generous living space and all-en-suite bedrooms. The SQ adds real flexibility, whether as staff accommodation, a home office or a guest room. The open-plan kitchen and floor-to-ceiling windows keep the home bright and well-ventilated, and two parking spaces come as standard.
The detailed finish schedule, appliance specification and exact bathroom configuration are confirmed on the specification and floor plan — please request the latest at point of enquiry.
Building Amenities
Butterfly Palace offers a carefully curated set of shared facilities:
- Elegant reception and lobby
- Café, and a residents’ restaurant and lounge
- Library
- Art gallery
- Prayer room
- Large outdoor swimming pool (24.5m × 8.4m)
- Fully equipped gym
- Clubhouse
- Children’s playground
- Two high-speed lifts
- Three levels of basement parking
- Barrier-controlled entrance with two entrance gates
- 24/7 security and CCTV surveillance
- Full backup generator and borehole water supply
Location — Donyo Sabuk Avenue, Westlands
Butterfly Palace sits on Donyo Sabuk Avenue, off General Mathenge Drive, in one of Westlands’ most desirable, green residential pockets — mature trees, quiet streets and forest views, with the city’s key destinations close by:
- Westlands CBD — 3 minutes
- Kempinski Hotel — 3 minutes
- Leading international schools (including the International School of Kenya) — 4 minutes
- Westgate Shopping Mall — 5 minutes; Sarit Centre — 6 minutes
- M.P. Shah Hospital — 7 minutes
- UN Gigiri and the Kenya School of Government nearby; Karura Forest a short drive
Payment Plan
An indicative off-plan structure — typical for Westlands developments — is around a 20% deposit to reserve, 70% during construction, and 10% on handover. This is a general guide; the exact schedule for Butterfly Palace is confirmed at point of enquiry, alongside the current price list. Budget also for 4% stamp duty.
Buying from Abroad (Diaspora Buyers)
Buying from overseas is straightforward. A valid passport or Alien ID is enough to begin, Block registers your KRA PIN and handles the paperwork on your behalf, and stamp duty is 4% on transfer. We can arrange a virtual walkthrough and manage the process end to end.
Why It Works
For a homeowner, the whole-floor privacy is the real draw — a spacious, exclusive home with all-en-suite bedrooms and a flexible SQ, in a distinctive building on a prime, leafy Westlands address. It suits a growing family, a professional working from home, or anyone who prizes space and quiet. For a considered investor, it’s a scarce, ultra-low-density residence in an established Westlands micro-market with a deep corporate, professional and expatriate tenant catchment. We keep our investor guidance honest: we don’t publish rental yields, occupancy or appreciation forecasts, and you’ll see the development marketed elsewhere with “strong rental demand” and “capital appreciation” claims — we’d encourage you to treat those as marketing, not fact, and to run your own numbers. If you’re considering a furnished or short-let strategy, note that this depends on the building’s management rules and applicable regulations — worth confirming before you buy.
Who This Suits Best
- Growing families wanting a spacious, private, whole-floor home
- Professionals working from home who value the flexible SQ and quiet
- Buyers who prize privacy and exclusivity in a prime Westlands address
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is the 3 bed + SQ at Butterfly Palace, and what does it cost?
It is 230 sqm (2,476 sqft), from a guide price of KES 33,000,000. Pricing varies by floor and unit, so please confirm the current figure against the latest price list.
What does SQ mean, and what is it used for?
SQ stands for servant’s quarters, written DSQ or domestic staff quarters elsewhere. It is a separate room included with this apartment and used flexibly as staff accommodation, a home office or a guest room.
What does the price include?
The guide price of KES 33,000,000 covers the 230 sqm whole-floor apartment with three en-suite bedrooms, an SQ, an open-plan kitchen and two basement parking spaces. Stamp duty of 4% applies separately on transfer.
How private is it?
There is just one home on each floor, giving whole-floor privacy, all bedrooms are en suite, and the two residential blocks are separated by 20 metres of open space.
Is it ready, or off-plan?
Off-plan. Completion is scheduled for 2028 to 2029 and Block confirms the current construction stage and timeline with you directly.
What is the payment plan?
The indicative off-plan structure is around 20% deposit to reserve, 70% during construction and 10% on handover. The exact schedule is confirmed at the point of enquiry alongside the current price list.
Is parking included?
Yes, two basement parking spaces come with the 3-bedroom + SQ, within three levels of basement parking behind a barrier-controlled entrance.
Can I buy from abroad?
Yes. A valid passport or Alien ID is enough to begin, Block registers your KRA PIN and handles the paperwork, and stamp duty is 4% on transfer. We can arrange a virtual walkthrough and manage the purchase remotely.
Other Homes at Butterfly Palace
- 2 Bedroom Apartment at Butterfly Palace — 116 sqm, from KES 23,000,000
- 4 Bed + SQ Apartment at Butterfly Palace — 370 sqm, from KES 53,000,000
- Butterfly Palace, Westlands — full development overview
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Book a Viewing
To see the current price list, floor plans and available 3-bedroom + SQ units, arrange a site viewing, or set up a virtual walkthrough from abroad, get in touch with Block Real Estate.
Call or WhatsApp 0725 937 686, email [email protected], or view the full listing at 3 Bed + SQ Apartment, Butterfly Palace.
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